This scripture shows us there’s tremendous power in the Name of Jesus. Peter knew and understood the power in the Name of Jesus. He knew what that Name could accomplish, and he knew how to use it. He said to the lame man at the gate, “…I will give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, get up and start walking” (Acts 3:6 CEV). Peter knew he had something!
Did you know you have something? If you’re born again, the Name of Jesus has been given to you to use for your life and the good of others. You can use that Name over your body, your children, your home, or your business. If there is an infirmity in your body, you can use the Name of Jesus against that sickness and ask it to get out of your body, and it will.
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it” (John 14:13-14).
Many people have erroneously believed that Jesus was referring to prayer in this Scripture, but He wasn’t. He was talking about making demands in His Name. He was saying that if you make a demand in His Name, He’ll see to it that it’s done, Hallelujah! He wants you to know that the power of God will back you up when you make that demand. What glorious news!
We have been authorized to reign and rule in life (Romans 5:17). We are kings and priests (Revelation 5:10), and when we address situations in the Name of Jesus, we have the guarantee that He will back up that demand with power!
So you can tell that growth, “In Jesus’ Name, I demand that you leave my body,” and it’s got to go! Tell that sickness that has been threatening your child, “Sickness, in the Name of Jesus, I command you to turn my child loose,” and the sickness just has to leave!
This is exactly what Peter did to the cripple at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. Using the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, he demanded that the man get up and walk, and he did.
So we can make demands in the Name of Jesus. Too many of God’s children suffer needlessly when they can make demands on their bodies. You can and should make demands of your physical body. If you have been troubled by sickness and disease, you should command your body to become well in the Name of Jesus!
You can use His Name to correct negative situations and circumstances in your life and in your body. You don’t have to accept the status quo. Take advantage of the awesome power that is vested in the Name of Jesus. Exercise the authority He has given you, and begin today to make demands in His Name.
